Vikings Day@Camp: Day 2

Jerry Holt, Star TribuneAdrian Peterson was placed on the teams physically unable to perform list Friday, but continued his rehab during the second day of practice at Minnesota State University, Mankato Saturday July 28, 2012 Mankato ,MN .

Adrian Peterson's action Saturday had him working him out of the backfield. By himself. With head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman calling specific plays, delivering handoffs and throwing Peterson short passes. Peterson worked more on cutting and getting back into the flow of football-specific movements. And with no defense, he kept reaching the end zone and heading right back to the backfield for more. Hey, it's progress for Peterson, who continues to work on his leg strength but is now also focusing on shaking the rust off his running back moves.

Shaky day

Jerome Simpson caused the biggest crowd gasp when he went down during full team work, clutching his left knee. He was fine, aside from a slight limp. And soon after he received a big round of applause from the crowd. But those cheers were for the 10 push-ups he diligently pumped out as punishment for dropping a pass on a routine out route. Simpson's speed still has been on display early in Mankato. But he'll need to show greater consistency and eliminate those unforced errors if he is to maximize his potential.

CAMP PROFILE

Zack Bowman

Position: Cornerback

The skinny: Signed as a free agent in March, Bowman is part of a cluttered depth chart at cornerback.

Did you know? In 2009, his second season with Chicago, he had a team-best six interceptions. ... Bowman's first career interception came in 2008 against the Vikings when he picked off a Gus Frerotte pass.

Chances of making the team: Bowman's special teams ability is not going unnoticed. He's part of the first unit on kickoff return and kickoff coverage. That's his key to sticking around.

Damian Lillard scored seven of his 18 points in the final 3:16, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to break their five-game losing streak, beating the Miami Heat 102-95 on Wednesday night.